Chemical Process Engineer

WR Grace • South Haven, IN

357d • $80,712 - $110,980

About The Position

Grace is seeking a Senior Chemical Process Engineer for our South Haven Site. The South Haven Site produces a portfolio of products for the specialty pharmaceutical industries, specifically Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. Consisting of a cGMP kilo lab, pilot plant and custom manufacturing at the commercial volumes, the site is fully equipped to develop and manufacture custom drug intermediates and API's. South Haven is nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan with beautiful beaches and fun year-round.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Batch manufacturing experience in a cGMP environment highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently in all aspects of process engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing or process development environment.
• Batch control, process simulation experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that process operations in the production and small scale facilities perform in a safe, predictable, and consistent manner.
• Lead project teams in the development and introduction of new processes.
• Develop and provide training on the process operating documents for production and small scale manufacturing.
• Ensure a safe working environment by following safety protocol and helping improve the safety culture.
• Actively participate in safety related activities and drive safety improvements.
• Support daily manufacturing processes, provide engineering expertise, and communicate regularly as active member of area process team.
• Lead as technical expertise of equipment and processes in area of responsibility.
• Establish and monitor KPI's to track and support processes and operations.
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities associated with equipment within the area.
• Provide oversight to maintenance and operations that support the area.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve more difficult equipment and operational problems.
• Implement corrections, corrective actions, and countermeasures arising from CAPA's.
• Support process deviations, observations, as well as root cause analysis and identify appropriate, effective corrective actions.
• Complete change management and implementation for change to the manufacturing processes and associated systems.
• Respond to and implement customer requests related to the equipment and operations.
• Develops and supports qualification of manufacturing processes for drug products.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match - Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program
• Site specific contribution to local Wellness Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees